Jesse Daley built his career in the heart of Hollywood, California, appearing in national television productions, feature films, voice-over projects, print campaigns, and commercial campaigns that reached audiences across the United States. A member of SAG-AFTRA, the American actors union, and Irish Equity in Ireland, Jesse is represented as an actor in both the United States and Ireland. His years in Los Angeles gave him a deep foundation in the craft of performance and on-camera work.
When life called him south to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Jesse brought that experience with him and found a new creative home. Today he serves as a weather reporter and writer for the VI Source, the Virgin Islands' trusted source for local news, where he helps manage the daily weather page and films weekly weather videos that keep island residents informed. He holds a Certificate in Weather Forecasting from Pennsylvania State University and a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from Concordia University Irvine.
Jesse has also built two YouTube channels: a personal channel featuring broader content across entertainment, creativity, singing, and motivation, and a dedicated weather channel focused on forecasts and weather updates. He is also a published author with three books spanning coming-of-age memoir, expat living guides, and international relocation. And through it all, he continues to act, sing, and perform, an artist at heart, wherever the work takes him.
Jesse's screen career spans national television, feature films, and commercial work filmed across the United States. From network TV to independent film, his range as a performer reflects years of professional experience and a genuine passion for storytelling in front of the camera.
He continues to pursue acting alongside his media and writing work, a craft that has always been central to who he is.
View Jesse's complete filmography, credits, and acting history on the Internet Movie Database.
View Full ProfileJesse helps manage the VI Source's daily weather coverage, delivering current conditions and forecasts to Virgin Islands readers every day.
Visit Weather Page →Every week, Jesse films on-camera weather reports, bringing his performance background to local Caribbean broadcast journalism.
Watch on YouTube →The Virgin Islands Source is the independent news organization at the heart of USVI journalism. Jesse is proud to be a regular contributor.
Visit VI Source →Jesse holds a Certificate in Weather Forecasting from Pennsylvania State University, completed in May 2024 through the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
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A coming-of-age memoir charting Jesse's journey from Boston to Southern California, set against Hollywood ambition and self-discovery.
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A practical guide for Americans dreaming of life in Ireland, covering visas, housing, culture, community, and thriving abroad.
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An essential resource for Americans considering life overseas: ten destinations in depth, with real-world guidance for making the move.
View on Amazon →Selected writing spanning long-form features, weekly weather reporting for the U.S. Virgin Islands, travel, and reflections on life and career.
A personal essay on leaving Los Angeles behind for a new life in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and what the move revealed about home, work, and identity.
Read Article → International LivingA guided tour of St. Croix from sunrise at Point Udall to sunset in Frederiksted, with notes on island living and U.S. Virgin Islands residency.
Read Article →Coverage of an approaching tropical wave and its expected impact across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with rainfall and wind forecasts.
Read Article → VI SourceA report on ongoing drought conditions across the Caribbean territories, examining the forecast outlook and implications for residents.
Read Article → VI SourceRising Atlantic tropical activity coincides with ongoing drought conditions, and territorial officials call for hurricane season preparedness.
Read Article → VI SourceA look at successive Pacific super typhoons and what their aftermath reveals about the recovery capacity of American Pacific and Caribbean territories.
Read Article → VI SourceAn accessible explainer on wind shear, how it shapes tropical storm development, and why it matters for Caribbean hurricane season.
Read Article → VI SourceReporting on Super Typhoon Sinlaku's aftermath and the broader recovery challenges shared by U.S. Pacific and Caribbean territories.
Read Article →A long-form interview on Jesse's Hollywood journey, the Meisner technique, embracing individuality, and lessons learned from twelve years in Los Angeles.
Read Article → BackstageA working actor's perspective on building community, social networking, and creating opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Read Article →A deep look at the sea turtle species nesting on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John, the conservation efforts protecting them, and how visitors can help.
Read Article → Destination MagazineA locally guided tour of must-see panoramas, historical sites, and stunning seascapes across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.
Read Article → Destination MagazineA guide to giving back while visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands, featuring nonprofit organizations across St. John, St. Thomas, and St. Croix.
Read Article → WeHo TimesAn inside look at St. Croix as an LGBTQ-friendly destination, with notes on Pride celebrations, local hospitality, and the island's natural beauty.
Read Article → Fearless MotivationA reflection on individuality, gratitude, and self-compassion as the foundation for a meaningful, successful life.
Read Article →Weekly weather videos filmed on location in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Current Caribbean forecasts straight from Jesse.
Visit Channel →Jesse's personal channel features broader video content spanning creative projects, entertainment, media, singing, personality-driven storytelling, and motivational messages.
Visit Channel →Available for media inquiries and collaborations.
Acting, on-camera work, writing, and weather reporting.